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2024–2025 Chevrolet Silverado 5500, Silverado 6500, Silverado 4500 recall: Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, software

NHTSA campaign 24V-738 · October 2, 2024 · General Motors, LLC

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
24V738000
Reported
October 2, 2024
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Part
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, software
Vehicles affected
About 25

What is wrong

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, 6500HD vehicles. The air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) may not have been activated during installation.

Safety risk

Inactive air bags will not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

A Navistar technician will activate the air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242477760.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Chevrolet Silverado 4500 (2024); Chevrolet Silverado 5500 (2024); Chevrolet Silverado 6500 (2025). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

Inactive air bags will not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What is the fix?

A Navistar technician will activate the air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242477760.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.